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  Generosity - The Joy of Giving -...

  Esther Jameson

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  Generosity is more than a simple act of giving; it is a way of life that touches every facet of our human experience. It begins with an open heart that is willing to see the needs of others and a spirit that recognizes the beauty in sharing. When we choose to be generous, we are not merely offering material support, but we are also extending compassion, hope, and a sense of belonging to those around us. 
  At its core, generosity stems from an understanding of our interconnectedness. Each act of kindness creates ripples that extend far beyond the initial gesture, fostering a community built on trust and empathy. In a world that often emphasizes individual success, embracing the spirit of generosity means shifting our focus toward collective well-being. This shift encourages us to see the value in every life and reminds us that our actions can inspire profound change in both ourselves and the communities we serve. 
  The spirit of generosity is nurtured by an inner belief that every blessing, whether big or small, is meant to be shared. This belief drives us to look for opportunities to help others, even in times when we ourselves face challenges. Generosity is not reserved for moments of abundance; it can flourish in the most humble settings, turning everyday interactions into powerful expressions of human kindness. It teaches us that giving is not a burden but a joyous practice that enriches our lives and deepens our connections with others.

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  Nevertheless - Machiavelli Pascal

  Carlo Ginzburg

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  Nevertheless comprises essays on Machiavelli and on Pascal. The ambivalent connection between the two parts is embodied by the comma (,) in the subtitle: Machiavelli, Pascal. Is this comma a conjunction or a disjunction? 
   
   
   
  In fact, both. Ginzburg approaches Machiavelli's work from the perspective of casuistry, or case-based ethical reasoning. For as Machiavelli indicated through his repeated use of the adverb nondimanco ("nevertheless"), there is an exception to every rule. Such a perspective may seem to echo the traditional image of Machiavelli as a cynical, "Machiavellian" thinker. But a close analysis of Machiavelli the reader, as well as of the ways in which some of Machiavelli's most perceptive readers read his work, throws a different light on Machiavelli the writer. The same hermeneutic strategy inspires the essays on the Provinciales, Pascal's ferocious attack against Jesuitical casuistry. 
   
   
   
  Casuistry vs anti-casuistry; Machiavelli's secular attitude towards religion vs Pascal's deep religiosity. We are confronted, apparently, with two completely different worlds. But Pascal read Machiavelli, and reflected deeply upon his work. A belated, contemporary echo of this reading can unveil the complex relationship between Machiavelli and Pascal—their divergences as well as their unexpected convergences.

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  Irish Fairy Forts - Portals to...

  Jo Kerrigan

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  Far more than just a faint echo of the past, Ireland's fairy forts are still vibrantly alive. 
  The traditions connected to them are so powerful that, even today, people rarely interfere with Irish fairy forts or fairy trees. They aren't built on; roads curve around them; farmers don't plough over them 
  The most numerous ancient remains in Ireland today, numbering up to 50,000 or more, these enigmatic mounds and grassy banks seem to call out to us from an earlier time. So, what are they, who built them and what were they for? And how have so many survived for so long?
  With evocative photographs by Richard Mills, master folklorist Jo Kerrigan explores the origins of these mysterious circular structures: the stories and legends, the history and archaeology, the living traditions and practices connected to them. And reminds us of the dangers of disturbing the ancient spirits dwelling beneath.

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  George Washington's Virginia

  John R. Maass

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  George Washington slept, worked, and fought here . . . A historian’s guide to Virginia sites and landmarks associated with the Founding Father.   Born in the Tidewater region, George Washington was reared near Fredericksburg and took up residence at Mount Vernon along the Potomac River. As a young surveyor, he worked in Virginia’s backcountry. He began his military career as a Virginia militia officer on the colony’s frontier. The majority of his widespread landholdings were there—and his entrepreneurial endeavors ranged from the swamplands of the Southeast to the upper Potomac River Valley.   In this book, historian John R. Maass explores the numerous sites all over the Commonwealth associated with Washington—and demonstrates their lasting importance.  Includes photos and illustrations

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  Born Bright - A Young Girl's...

  C. Nicole Mason

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  A memoir detailing one woman’s rise from hunger, poverty, and episodic homelessness and her journey towards success and reconciliation. 
   
  “A thoughtful, well-crafted rejoinder to Claude Brown’s . . . Manchild in the Promised Land, speaking to the power of hope and the institutional changes needed to make hope possible.” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  Born in the 1970s in Los Angeles, California, C. Nicole Mason was raised by a beautiful, but volatile,sixteen-year-old single mother. Early on, she learned to navigate between an unpredictable home life and school where she excelled. 
   
  By high school, Mason was seamlessly straddling two worlds. The first, a cocoon of familiarity where street smarts, toughness and the ability to survive won the day. The other, foreign and unfamiliar with its own set of rules, not designed for her success. In her Advanced Placement classes and outside of her neighborhood, she felt unwelcomed and judged because of the way she talked, dressed and wore her hair. 
   
  After moving to Las Vegas to live with her paternal grandmother, she worked nights at a food court in one of the Mega Casinos while finishing school. Having figured out the college application process by eavesdropping on the few white kids in her predominantly Black and Latino school along with the help of a long ago high school counselor, Mason eventually boarded a plane for Howard University, alone and with $200 in her pocket. 
   
  While showing us her own path out of poverty, Mason examines the conditions that make it nearly impossible to escape and exposes the presumption harbored by many—that the poor don’t help themselves enough. 
   
  “Mason vividly illustrates the grit, determination, and “herculean effort” necessary to reframe a young life steeped in unyielding poverty.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Naughty Goodbyes: An Erotic...

  T.E. Robbens

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  As Ellis prepares for the move to Lexington to be with Lynn, she is teased by Katie and taunted by a flirtatious Paula wanting a naughty goodbye. 
  Ellis finally gets to Lexington and surprises Lynn with some very hot shower sex.

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